-- loosely translated as "The Kid's Big Drum Hell" -- is the new project of ( ), a Barcelona-based singer and boxer whose music is rooted in traditional Latin forms but delivered with pure rock & roll gusto. From the opening track powered by a wah-wah groove straight out of '70s funk, through the jittery (which sounds like a much less uptight ) and the odd synth-ska of (again, loosely translated: "we go because we go") is a varied and unpredictable record that's stabilized by 's force of personality, aggressive delivery, and sure rhythmic sense. Just musically familiar enough not to sound forbidding to those looking for a gentle way into contemporary Latin music, this is also an excellent party record. ~ Stewart Mason